Over two days of Gathering of Nations PowWow, contemporary Native music and entertainment will be highlighted on Stage 49 featuring Native musicians performing in all genres of music (country, reggae, rhythm and blues, hip-hop, rock 'n' roll, and more). All included with the price of PowWow Admission.

The Gathering of Nations is an experience for all people, Indian and non-Indian. To see the colorful dancing and to hear the songs becomes an enlightening and emotional happening... for everyone!

Over 3,000 indigenous / Native American / Indian dancers and singers representing more than 500 tribes from Canada and the United States come to Albuquerque annually to participate socially and competitively.

The trading of intercultural traditions and crafts is an experience for all who attend. The Indian Traders Market offers a very special shopping experience and exhibition of Native American artifacts. Over 800 artists, crafters, and traders will place their wares on display and for sale.

As part of the Gathering of Nations, a young Native American Woman will be crowned  Miss Indian World and represent all Native and Indigenous people as a cultural goodwill ambassador.

Dozens of Native American and Indigenous women representing their different tribes and traditions will compete in the areas of tribal knowledge, dancing ability, and personality assessment.